Acting Up Young Performers' Community Theater of Mason will present "Children of Eden," a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business.

This story of Adam and Eve and Noah's Ark will be staged Sept. 27, 28 and 29, at the Mason High School Theater, 6100 Mason-Montgomery Road.

With a soaring score by Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked," "Pippin," "Godspell") and a book by John Caird ("Les Mis"), "Children of Eden" is freely based on the story of Genesis. It is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the "Father" who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that "the hardest part of love?is letting go."

Acting Up's version of "Children of Eden" will feature storytellers and pairs of animals comprised of approximately 75 talented young performers ages 6 to 18, hailing from throughout the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. It is directed by Joey Schnell with assistance from Danielle Meo. Jeanne Bilyeu will be vocal director and Alison Rampa will be choreographer. Starring Mason natives Brandon Cole (Adam) and Dane Morey (Noah) and Fort Thomas residents Savannah Slaby (Eve) and Rachel Zimmerman (Mama Noah). Also featuring Gabe Hoyer of Symmes Township as "Father."

Acting Up is an all-volunteer, award-winning, young performers community theater which strives to bring high-quality, polished theatrical productions to the northwest suburbs. It stresses family involvement and working with the community to provide an enjoyable, educational and enriching experience for all. Acting Up is a member of the Association of Community Theatres of Cincinnati and won 23 Orchid Awards lincluding excellence in choreography, set design, costumes and ensemble.

Acting Up will present four shows of "Children of Eden" at the Mason High School Theater. Performances will be 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27; 2 p.m. (sign language interpreter will be provided), and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Special presale prices are available until September 1. Tickets are $12 each ($10 seniors) and will available online at www.ActingUp.com or at the box office starting one hour before the show. For more information, visit www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

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Acting Up presents 'Children of Eden'

Acting Up Young Performers' Community Theater of Mason will present 'Children of Eden,' a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved